Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

New GED Test Adds Hurdles for Students

New GED Test Adds Hurdles for Students

New version of test starts in December, which require some students to start over.

Help for Troubled Teens

Help for Troubled Teens

La Causa's Wraparound program provides comprehensive care to teens with mental health and emotional needs.

New Program to Increase Literacy

New Program to Increase Literacy

COA's first Family Literacy Summit offers literacy-building workshops and activities for parents and children.

Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park

Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park

The neighborhood now is the only one in America with a former NFL playing field.

Targeting South Side Crime

Targeting South Side Crime

Police department is increasing foot and and squad car patrols to combat summer crime on South Side.

Another Hole in the Safety Net?

Another Hole in the Safety Net?

Victims of domestic violence may lose health coverage because of disagreements between Gov. Walker and federal government.

Jackie Robinson Middle School Remade as Senior Living Community

Jackie Robinson Middle School Remade as Senior Living Community

Gorman & Company recently completed the conversion of Jackie Robinson Middle School into the Sherman Park Senior Living Community.

Community Groups Build Garden

Community Groups Build Garden

New garden replaces weed-filled lot at association for African refugees and immigrants.

Help for the Homeless

Help for the Homeless

Since 1982, the Guest House has provided a one-stop shop for the homeless.

Recovering the City’s Lost Culture

Recovering the City’s Lost Culture

A bed and breakfast owner and historic activist leads the way in restoring the Concordia neighborhood.

New Green Education School to Open

New Green Education School to Open

New MPS school, Milwaukee Environmental Sciences, is modeled on programs in more than 150 schools in 31 states.

A Leader for the Northwest Side

A Leader for the Northwest Side

How Stephanie Harling and the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. are improving the neighborhood they serve.